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PREPOSITIONS | Mixed prepositions 1
Choose the best response for each question:

1. Hes never _________ time. = Hes always late.

a) at
b) on c) in
2. Will you be _________ home later?
a) at
b) on c) in
3. Which street did you park your car _________?
a) at
b) on c) in
4. Ill see you _________ Friday.
a) at
b) on c) in
5. Ill see you _________ May.
a) at
b) on c) in
6. I met her _________ the party last week.
a) at
b) on c) in
7. Can you come by _________ 7?
a) at
b) on c) in
8. My brother doesnt live _________ the same neighborhood as me.
a) at
b) on c) in
9. I havent seen my cousin _________ three months.
a) at
b) on c) in
10. I just heard that song _________ the radio.
a) at
b) on c) in

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PREPOSITIONS | Mixed prepositions 2
Choose the best response for each question:

1. Call me _________ the evening.

a) at
b) on c) in
2. Call me _________ seven.
a) at
b) on c) in
3. Call me _________ seven minutes.
a) at
b) on c) in
4. Have you ever been _________ Greece?
a) at
b) on c) to
5. We were _________ Cuba last year.
a) at
b) in c) to
6. Lets go _________ the beach!
a) to
b) in c) at
7. Shes on her way _________ her friends house.
a) at
b) in c) to
8. Ill see you _________ the party!
a) at
b) in c) to
9. Ill see you _________ Rome!
a) at
b) on c) in
10. I saw you _________ TV last night!
a) at
b) on c) in

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PREPOSITIONS | Mixed prepositions 3
Choose the best response for each question. If no preposition is required, write "no
preposition:
1. Im going back ________ home in five days.
a) to
b) at
c) no preposition
2. It was 20 degrees ________ zero.
a) no preposition
b) below
c) under
3. I saw him ________ the beach.
a) at
b) in
c) no preposition
4. He walked ________ the shore.
a) along
b) among c) in
5. The police were waiting ________ the corner.
a) among
b) since c) around
6. The frog turned ________ a prince.
a) on
b) in c) into
7. The author talked ________ his new book.
a) on
b) around c) about
8. The child was hiding ________ the door.
a) behind
b) below c) among
9. In my country, three out ________ ten people dont know how to read.
a) in
b) of c) no preposition
10. Please dont talk ________ the film.
a) for
b) during c) in

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PREPOSITIONS | Mixed prepositions 4
Choose the best response for each question:

1. Im going _________ three days.

a) for
b) since c) in
2. She has been here _________ Friday.
a) for
b) since c) in
3. Shes staying _________ Friday.
a) until
b) at c) by
4. Ill leave _________ Friday.
a) until
b) at c) by
5. Ive been waiting _________ five days.
a) for
b) since c) in
6. Ive been waiting _________ last week.
a) for
b) since c) in
7. Ill tell you _________ next weekend.
a) in
b) on c) no preposition
8. You look good _________ that dress.
a) in
b) on c) no preposition
9. _________ weekends I like to go surfing.
a) in
b) on c) at
10. I saw her _________ the weekend.
a) in
b) on c) at

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PREPOSITIONS | Mixed prepositions 5
Choose the best response for each question:

1. We tried to cross the river, but we couldnt get _________.

a) along
b) across c) above
2. She hung the painting _________ the table.
a) along
b) across c) above
3. We passed _________ a lot of beautiful towns on the way to the resort.
a) along
b) across c) through
4. P1: Did you cross the river? P2: No, we just walked _________ the shore.
a) along
b) across c) through
5. We saw a deer when we were walking _________ in mountains.
a) at
b) on c) in
6. Who was the first man _________ the moon?
a) at
b) on c) in
7. Do it _________ the right time.
a) at
b) on c) in
8. Im _________ my way!
a) at
b) on c) in
9. I bought our tickets _________ the ticket counter at the railway station.
a) at
b) on c) in
10. Shes the most beautiful girl _________ the world.
a) at
b) on c) in

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PREPOSITIONS | Preposition or no preposition? 1
LEVEL: Intermediate/Advanced
Fill in each blank with the correct preposition. If no preposition is needed, write NO
PREPOSITION.

1. I saw you ________ yesterday.

2. We went out ________ a restaurant.
3. Lets meet ________ next week.
4. Are you going ________ the beach today?
5. Im going ________ home.
6. Ill be ________ work until 7:00 PM.
7. We talked about this ________ last Monday.
8. You havent seen him ________ September?
9. Ill come by ________ this evening.
10. Im ________ 100% sure.

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PREPOSITIONS | Preposition or no preposition? 2
LEVEL: Intermediate/Advanced
Fill in each blank with the correct preposition. If no preposition is needed, write NO
PREPOSITION.

1. Q: How long have you lived in Miami? A: Ive lived in Miami ________ 2007.
2. Q: How long have you lived in Miami? A: Ive lived in Miami ________ my whole
life.
3. I met her ________ when I was on vacation.
4. John is very punctual. Hes always ________ time.
5. Do you want to play tennis ________ Tuesday?
6. Lets meet ________ two hours.
7. Ill see you ________ tomorrow.
8. Im really tired. Ive been working ________ all day.
9. Ill come by ________ the evening.
10. I spoke to him ________ the beginning of the month.

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PREPOSITIONS | Prepositions of time (for, since, in) 1
Answer each question, filling in each blank with the correct preposition (for, since, or in):

1. Q: How long have you been studying German?

A: Ive been studying German ________ three years.
2. Q: How long have you been living here?
A: Ive been living here ________ 2004.
3. Q: How long is she going to stay in Italy?
A: Shes going to stay ________ two weeks.
4. Q: When is Thomas going back to school?
A: Thomas is going back to school ________ one month.
5. Q: How long have you guys known each other?
A: Weve known each other ________ high school.
6. Q: When are your parents coming back?
A: Theyre coming back ________ 20 minutes.
7. Q: Have you spoken to him recently?
A: No, I havent spoken to him ________ three months.
8. Q: Are you going to stay there long?
A: No, Im going there ________ two days.
9. Q: Have you spoken to him recently?
A: No, I havent spoken to him ________ the accident.
10. Q: When are you leaving?
A: Im leaving ________ a couple of months.

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VOCABULARY | Describing people - Part 1
REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:
1. Wow, hes really __________! ( = attractive)
a) good-looking
b) hot
c) handsome d) a, b, or c
2. You think __________? I dont find him attractive at all.
a) this b) so c) in this way
3. I spoke to a woman who __________ 40.
a) was about b) was around c) both a + b
4. P1: How old is her father? P2: I dont know, he must be __________ 50 by now.
a) close
b) close to c) closing in
5. Shes got a very __________. = Shes very generous.
b) big heart c) big love
a) big soul
6. James is a __________ person. He pays attention to insignificant details.
a) petty
b) petite c) pet
7. Why are you making a __________ about this? ( = Why are you making this
seem so important?)
a) dealing
b) big deal c) deal
8. Hes the kind of person that likes to cause conflict, instead of __________ it.
a) rezoning b) responding c) resolving
9. P1: Was she offended by the joke you guys played on her? P2: No, shes a __________.
( = someone who can play along with a joke, doesnt get offended)
a) good gal
b) good joker c) good sport
10. Janine cries every time she watches a romantic comedy. Shes __________
sensitive.
a) a little too b) too much c) a little too much

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VOCABULARY | Describing people - Part 2
REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:
1. I __________ ( = think of her as) a good friend.
a) consider b) consider her c) view her
2. Hes a __________ ( = a little) shy at first, but once he gets to know you he
really opens up.
a) bit b) big c) been
3. I actually get __________ quite well with my mother-in-law. You could even say
weve become good friends.
a) in b) around c) along
4. Most of the time she __________ across ( = is perceived) as being rude.
a) comes
b) goes
c) gives
5. P1: __________ is he? P2: Hes almost 7 feet tall.
a) What height b) How tall c) a + b
6. P1: Whats your __________? P2: Im not sure. I think its 10 and a half.
a) shoes size
b) shoe size
c) size of shoes
7. She used to have red hair, but she __________ it brown.
c) did
a) dyed
b) died
8. She recently __________ her hair ( = made it a very light blond color), and now
she looks amazing!
a) white b) blonded c) bleached
9. Her son is quite __________.
b) big for his age
a) big for the years

c) big compared to his age

10. Colin is such a __________. (= someone who causes problems for everyone)
a) troublemaker b) trouble-creator c) trouble-stirrer

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VOCABULARY | Health/doctor 1
REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:
1. Ive got a stomach ___________ .= My stomach hurts.
a) pains b) ache c) aching
2. The doctor ___________ some pills for me, but they were too expensive!
a) wrote b) prescribed c) prepaid
3. I used to get ___________, but I havent had one for many years.
a) migraines b) migraine c) migrained
4. I take vitamin ___________ every day.
a) supplements b) medicine c) prescription
5. At first, the doctors ___________ him with ( = determined that he had) a rare
disease. Later, they admitted that they had been wrong.
a) diagnosis b) diagramed c) diagnosed
6. If someone is in ___________ health, he/she is very healthy.
a) perfectionist b) perfect c) perfected
7. Whats a shrink?
b) a gynecologist
a) a psychiatrist

c) a surgeon

8. When politicians in the USA speak of free ___________ health care, they are
speaking about free health care for everyone.
a) unilateral b) worldly c) universal
9. My right shoulder has been ___________ for the past two weeks. ( = has been
hurting, etc.)
a) bothering me b) altering me c) paining me
10. I ___________ ( = hurt) my back lifting heavy boxes.
a) pained b) injured c) derailed
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VOCABULARY | Health/doctor 2
REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:
1. Ive been ___________ ( = taking) these pills for six weeks. I feel much better.
a) with b) at c) on
2. Antibiotics can ___________ your immune system if you take them for too long.
a) feeble b) make weak c) weaken
3. He has to have surgery. = He has to have ___________.
a) an option b) an operation c) an operative
4. A ___________ disease is one that you can catch from someone.
b) cantankerous c) catchy
a) contagious
5. I went in for my annual ___________. The doctor said I was very healthy.
a) check-out b) check-up c) verification
6. Ever since I ___________ smoking, I feel like I have a lot more energy.
a) threw out b) resigned c) quit
7. Dont anything too ___________. ( = requiring a lot of physical effort)
a) stressful
b) strenuous
c) strategic
8. P1: Have you been working? P2: No, Ive been on ___________ ( = leave of absence due
to illness) for the past week.
a) sick leave b) ill leave c) illness vacation
9. He made a ___________ after his operation, and is now back to his normal
healthy self.
a) complete recovery b) recovered completely c) complete u-turn
10. I dont like to ___________ about my health.
a) complete b) complaint c) complain

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VOCABULARY | Talking about (your) work 1
REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:
1. I work for a law ___________.
a) company b) firm c) job
2. James is a teacher. = James works ___________ a teacher.
a) like b) as c) being
3. I didnt like working ___________. Thats why I quit my office job and became a
photographer.
a) 9-5 (nine to five) b) 9-5 (nine five) c) 9-6 (nine to six)
4. Lisa will be ___________ for overseeing this years fundraising event.
a) responsive b) responsibility c) responsible
5. I love helping animals. Thats why I became a ___________.
a) vet(erinarian) b) butcher c) pilot
6. Its impossible to learn how to do this. You have to ___________.
b) be born like it c) be born with it
a) naturally be born
7. I sometimes stay after work to finish something, but I never ___________ ( = go
to work) on weekends.
a) get in
b) come in
c) come inside
8. Craig works as a personal ___________ to one of the most famous architects in
Canada.
a) assistance b) assistant c) assailant
9. P1: Does she work ___________ sales? P2: No, shes a graphic designer.
a) by b) with c) in
10. Im planning to ___________ this summer. ( = to find a different job)
a) change jobs b) change job c) change the job
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VOCABULARY | Talking about (your) work 2
REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:
1. I was recently ___________ to manager.
a) made b) promoted c) launched
2. Susan was ___________ because she was slacking off ( = being lazy/not doing
anything) at work.
a) revealed b) remitted c) reprimanded
3. I work for a well-known international ___________. We deal with issues relating
to human rights.
a) organism b) organ c) organization
4. His positive ___________ makes him easy to get along with.
a) attitude b) act c) attribute
5. If youre shy and quiet, you wont go far in this company. Only ___________
people get promoted.
a) outsourcing b) outstanding c) outgoing
6. Ive been working for 15 days ___________ ( = in a row). Im really tired!
a) straight
b) strong
c) one by one
7. Jim works well ___________.
a) under pressure b) in pressured

c) when pressure happens

8. What ___________ are you in? = What type of work do you do?
a) line of working b) line of work c) field of job
9. Ive been employed in the restaurant ___________ for six years.
a) interest b) work c) industry
10. Its hard work, but I can ___________ it. ( = its not too hard for me)
a) hand b) haggle c) handle
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VOCABULARY | Weekend plans - Part 1
REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:
1. What are you doing __________?
a) this weekend b) on this weekend

c) in this weekend

2. We always go __________ for the weekend.

a) outside of town b) out of town c) leave
3. My __________ ( = my wifes parents) are having a party.
a) brother-in-law b) mother-in-law c) in-laws
4. I __________ ( = spent time) with my friends.
a) hanged b) hung out c) hung low
5. I cant make it this weekend. Ive got plans I __________. ( = cant cancel)
a) cant get b) cant go c) cant get out of
6. We took a long __________. ( = trip by car)
a) road trip b) road journey c) road excursion
7. We drove __________ to New Mexico and back.
b) all the way to c) entire way to
a) whole distance
8. Disneyland is a huge __________.
a) amusement b) park c) amusement park
9. I really want to see that new movie __________ Ryan Gosling.
a) stars
b) with c) at the theater
10. We spent __________ money on popcorn and drinks as we did on the movie
tickets.
a) as much b) so much c) quite a bit of

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VOCABULARY | Weekend plans - Part 2
REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:
1. Lets stay in tonight. We can __________ a couple of DVDs.
a) rent b) take in c) lease
2. Theres a bit of an emergency at work this weekend. Im going to have to
__________ on Sunday.
a) go in b) appear c) show
3. I had so much fun! The birthday party was __________! ( = great)
a) a bomb b) best c) a blast
4. This Saturday is my grandmothers __________ birthday.
a) 70 (seventy)
b) 70s (seventies) c) 70th (seventieth)
5. My friends and I went out __________ on Friday night. We got home at around
5:00 AM.
a) to clubbing b) clubbing c) club
6. I like to __________ on weekends. I usually dont do anything crazy.
a) take it simple b) take it easy c) relaxation
7. A couple of our friends __________ from Paris, so we hung out with them all
weekend.
a) were visitors
b) were visiting c) visiting
8. I borrowed my parents car and my girlfriend and I went for a ___________ in the
mountains.
a) voyage b) drive c) ski
9. I spent the whole weekend at the beach - Swimming, surfing, ___________.
a) sunbathing/tanning b) sun tan
c) getting suntanning
10. Weekends just seem to _____________, ( = pass too quickly) dont they?
a) fly b) fly away c) fly by

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